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PX51 VES

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,222 mi
Last recorded17,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 VES
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 17,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 17,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 16,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 16,936 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 14,932 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 14,929 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,617 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,816 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,091 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,145 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2010 11,359 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,816 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,816 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 3,760 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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PX51 VES is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX51 VES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PX51 VES registered?

PX51 VES is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is PX51 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 VES shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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